Pacbrake has introduced a new version of its engine exhaust brake one controlled by a special microprocessor for use on Class 6-8 trucks to help reduce noise. Called the MCXB, this new exhaust brake ...

Power is both the blessing and the curse of diesel engines, which is where retarders, more commonly known as engine brakes, come into play. Pacbrake explains that since diesel engines lack a retarding ...

Q: While driving north on Route 512 leaving Bath, I noticed signs that said “Brake Retarders Prohibited.” I used to live in Bath and have driven that stretch millions of times, never noticing them, so ...

If you have ever pulled a heavy load to the top of a mountain, then you know what it's like trying to maintain control of your speed while going downhill. The weight pushes your rig faster and faster ...

Every diesel truck owner wants an engine brake on their rig. That is if they don’t already have one. They help slow your pickup without cooking the brakes. But how do they work? And why don’t pickup ...